"Questionable" transfers.... :lol: :lol:

"Questionable" transfers.... :lol: :lol:

 

 

What was the uproar over the kid this summer?

Why didn't Jeff Schlosser from Ft Thomas vote instead choosing to abstain? I assume he was there. Doesn't he an opinion on the matter? Pick a side, any side and vote please. Why be on a board and have such an important issue before it and choose to abstain?

 

I read somewhere that the abstain vote was cast because he wanted more time to gather data on the financial conditions that Prop 20 would place on the KHSAA.

 

Maybe all the voters should have taken that approach. It would seem that the prudent thing to do is find out if a split would financially be possible before you could cast a vote for or against the split.

I read somewhere that the abstain vote was cast because he wanted more time to gather data on the financial conditions that Prop 20 would place on the KHSAA.

 

Maybe all the voters should have taken that approach. It would seem that the prudent thing to do is find out if a split would financially be possible before you could cast a vote for or against the split.

 

That was exactly what happened.

 

Jeff was probably the only one with any sense.

From what I understand, the BOC has an obligation to review all amendments to the KHSAA Constitution to determine if they are in the best interest of the KHSAA. Before Jeff can make that determination, he wants to understand the financial impact of the proposal on the KHSAA; how many more staff people will have to be hired; whether logistically the same venue can accomodate both state championship games/matches/events; what affect it will have on long time sponsors of the major state championships; how far teams are now going to have to drive for the state tournament competition; etc.

 

Jeff understands both sides of the argument quite clearly. What he doesn't understand is the impact of it on the Association and the schools and does not feel he can make a recommendation to the State Board as to whether the proposal is in the best interest of the Association until he gets all the info. Its the lawyer in him that makes him want to get the facts before he acts.

Why didn't Jeff Schlosser from Ft Thomas vote instead choosing to abstain? I assume he was there. Doesn't he an opinion on the matter? Pick a side, any side and vote please. Why be on a board and have such an important issue before it and choose to abstain?

 

Unfortunately, this was the view of the others on the board. Jeff did the right thing and others should've followed.

Perhaps Mr. Schlosser also didn't feel any need to rush and vote anyways. My cousin who is good friends with a person on the State Board from down here says the State Board doesnt meet again until December so as long as they get all the information together before the BOC's meeting in NOvemeber, there would have been time for the BOC to still vote at the November meeting. By waiting to vote in November, it would have also allowed some fo the passion to die down a tad. From what I read in the Advocate Messenger, both sides after the vote said there was still an opportunity for compromise.With the BOC now voting against the wishes of the delegates, seems like we have another feud brewing that could divert energy away from compromise talks or even worse eliminate the ability of the KHSAA staff and the BOC to negotiate a compromise. Not sure how willing Mr. Sears is going to want to listen to any compromise talks headed by the BOC. I reckon everyone on the Board shoulda listen to this Schlosser fellow.

I don't want to see a split---- I'd rather see some type of compromise.

The 20 mile radius for athletic eligilbilty was a good idea. I know there could be other compromises worked out. And while they're at it they could also address the issue of the athletic advantage of the open enrollment policy in some counties public school systems, which is just as much an advantage in sports as the privates have.

 

That said, though, I don't see KHSAA events, such as the Sweet 16, falling apart, like some on here have suggested. A split would not hurt the Sweet 16. In 1992 Lexington Catholic and University Heights played in the championship game and there were about 4,000 people in Rupp's 24,000 seat arena. I'm speaking strictly on the Boy's Sweet 16. But I'd say the girl's tournament would still have about the same crowds with or without the privates. I don't see how a split would destroy the tournaments, at least in basketball.

Professor,

 

In 1992, the state tournament was played in Louisville's Freedom Hall not Rupp Arena...you're right on the estimate of 4,000 or so...but that is largely known as the 'bolt-and-get-home-to-watch-the-Kentucky/Duke thriller"

 

I, along with many left the state tournament to come home and watch UK/Duke.

I don't want to see a split---- I'd rather see some type of compromise.

The 20 mile radius for athletic eligilbilty was a good idea. I know there could be other compromises worked out. And while they're at it they could also address the issue of the athletic advantage of the open enrollment policy in some counties public school systems, which is just as much an advantage in sports as the privates have.

 

That said, though, I don't see KHSAA events, such as the Sweet 16, falling apart, like some on here have suggested. A split would not hurt the Sweet 16. In 1992 Lexington Catholic and University Heights played in the championship game and there were about 4,000 people in Rupp's 24,000 seat arena. I'm speaking strictly on the Boy's Sweet 16. But I'd say the girl's tournament would still have about the same crowds with or without the privates. I don't see how a split would destroy the tournaments, at least in basketball.

 

In the early rounds, it is usually public schools that bring the largest crowds at the girls state. NCC had about 100 people in the crowd the last time they were there.

 

I can also tell you that most coaches leave before the championship game; instead of staying for the Sacred Heart/Lex Catholic trophy being handed out.

In the early rounds, it is usually public schools that bring the largest crowds at the girls state. NCC had about 100 people in the crowd the last time they were there.

 

I can also tell you that most coaches leave before the championship game; instead of staying for the Sacred Heart/Lex Catholic trophy being handed out.

 

If y'all are so worried about crowds and money how about playing Sweet 16 games when school is not in session? It would bring bigger crowds if fans/students didn't have to drive 3 or 4 hours for a game and drive 3 or 4 hours to be back for school. And call me crazy but maybe students should actually be in class on school days.

If y'all are so worried about crowds and money how about playing Sweet 16 games when school is not in session? It would bring bigger crowds if fans/students didn't have to drive 3 or 4 hours for a game and drive 3 or 4 hours to be back for school. And call me crazy but maybe students should actually be in class on school days.

I was responding to a statement that was made about who attends the girls state tournament games and not necessarily giving my opinion on the issue.

 

As far as the drive, no matter where you have the game, someone is going to have to drive. THose coming from Regions 1-3 sure have a long drive to Rupp.

 

I think if the team is playing during the school day, that school day should be rescheduled to the end of the year and let the student body cheer their fellow students on.

I was responding to a statement that was made about who attends the girls state tournament games and not necessarily giving my opinion on the issue.

 

As far as the drive, no matter where you have the game, someone is going to have to drive. THose coming from Regions 1-3 sure have a long drive to Rupp.

 

I think if the team is playing during the school day, that school day should be rescheduled to the end of the year and let the student body cheer their fellow students on.

 

I understand that. However there isn't just one game with the Sweet 16.

There can be games Wed-Sat and I think the Sweet 16 and the All-A put schools in a real bind by scheduling games during school times.

 

Say School A drives 2 hours to Richmond for the All-A for a Wednesday game. So no school Wednesday. What if they win? School Thursday, but not on Friday? So drive 4 hours Wednesday, 4 hours Friday?

Now a month later School A plays in the Sweet 16 but this time it is a 3 hour drive? Do it all again?

 

One school last year or the year before in the All-A did not cancel school and had about 17 people there for a game. They said the school couldn't justify making everyone go back and forth over the three days.

Professor,

 

In 1992, the state tournament was played in Louisville's Freedom Hall not Rupp Arena...you're right on the estimate of 4,000 or so...but that is largely known as the 'bolt-and-get-home-to-watch-the-Kentucky/Duke thriller"

 

I, along with many left the state tournament to come home and watch UK/Duke.

My mistake. I'm getting old and confused.

I understand that. However there isn't just one game with the Sweet 16.

There can be games Wed-Sat and I think the Sweet 16 and the All-A put schools in a real bind by scheduling games during school times.

 

Say School A drives 2 hours to Richmond for the All-A for a Wednesday game. So no school Wednesday. What if they win? School Thursday, but not on Friday? So drive 4 hours Wednesday, 4 hours Friday?

Now a month later School A plays in the Sweet 16 but this time it is a 3 hour drive? Do it all again?

 

One school last year or the year before in the All-A did not cancel school and had about 17 people there for a game. They said the school couldn't justify making everyone go back and forth over the three days.

100% agree with you. Very difficult situation for the Administrators of these schools.